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"We stopped in for a stroll through Cathedral Grove on the way to Port Alberni...there is nothing as impressive as these grand old trees though sadly many have been knocked over by the wind which can really funnel through the valley during storms. The parking was even crazy on a winter afternoon mid..."week so be very careful as you are right on the highway...I recommend backing in if you have a small car or you will have a tough time seeing to get out safely. This is not our favorite old growth area on the island because of the road noise and poor parking set up. You can't really enjoy the solitude... another easily accessed spot that you can have to yourself in silence is the Heritage Forest in nearby Qualicum Beach...lots of nice trails and rain forest majesty.
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"The trip is a daytrip down the Alberni canal to Bamfield, stopping in at least one port of call to drop off mail. The ship can hold 100 tons of cargo as well as up to 200 passengers. Just 70 on our particular day of which 2 got off at some small community, with some getting on at Bamfield. On a c..."old and/or wet day the ship may get rather cozy with more than say, 80-100 pax, as inside seating is limited. Boarding is through the top deck and the head and galley are downstairs so those with mobility problems may have trouble getting up or down.
Just a warning that in the off-season, nothing may be open in Bamfield other than the general store.
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